Children's misconceptions about the world may come from a variety of sources. Which one of the following is not a likely source that theorists have identified?
A) Children form personal theories based on how the world appears to be.
B) Teachers and textbooks sometimes provide misinformation.
C) Children believe the stories that younger children make up.
D) Common expressions in language e.g., the sun "sets" in the west) misrepresent reality.

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The other answer options have been identified by theorists as likely sources for children's misconceptions, but there is no evidence to suggest that younger children's made-up stories contribute significantly to misconceptions.

Children's Misconceptions About the World May Come from a Variety